India, Nov. 23 -- Several doctors are seeing the same question pop up during routine checks: what should post-menopausal women reach for more often - curd or tofu? Both show up in nutrition plans for different reasons, but their effects on gut function and hormonal balance are not identical.

Curd stays common in diets because it carries live cultures. Those probiotics help with digestion and can stabilise gut bacteria. Some studies note that regular curd intake may reduce bloating and improve stool consistency in adults who struggle with irregularity.

Tofu operates differently. It has no natural probiotics, but it is easy on digestion and works as a lean protein source. For women who face lactose intolerance after menopause, a problem t...